John Longhurst, faith columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press, shares how it's preserved the only remaining faith section of a major newspaper, and what it's doing to expand coverage even further with its Religion in the News Project. 

Lawyer and former WE board member Tawfiq Rangwala chats about his new book, What We Lost. He shares details that we may have missed about the charity's work, including insight on the Kielburger brothers, dating back to childhood. 

Michael Swan of the Catholic Register shares his expectations for the Pope's visit to Canada. Swan is of a select few who will be travelling along with the Vatican as they make three stops (Iqaluit, Edmonton, and Quebec City). 

With more than 50 million people in a famine (up 10 million from last year), we consider what's contributing to the growing hunger in the world. Executive Director of Canadian Food Grains Bank, Andy Harrington, joins the show to explain how climate, COVID, and conflict have each played a major role. 

Over the pandemic, Canada's homeless population grew both in size and alienation. David catches up with distinguished author and Western University nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk. After travelling across the country to interview shelter occupants Forchuk relays her findings in how both through policy and perception we can make strides forward. 

There is a growing resurgence for Quebec to separate from Canada. Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard is a rising star in the  nationalist intelligentsia. Don't miss our chat about what's driving this again in his province. 

At just 21, he's published a book that outlines why Quebec deserves independence, and even includes a chapter on his fascination of English Canada. He also offers analysis on the state of religion in his province, and why the crucifix is a symbol that will likely remain prominent without its Christian connotation. 

Former Liberal Party leader and distinguished academic Michael Ignatieff joins the show to discuss his new book On Consolation. We consider this deep topic from multiple angles, and find out how he can find solace in Biblical texts without professing faith. Plus, the religious undertones to Russia-Ukraine,

Le Devoir and Globe & Mail columnist Konrad Yakabuski weighs in on the recent French election results and gives us a sketch of the re-elected president Emmanuel Macron and what he offers in the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Former Trudeau foreign policy advisor Jocelyn Coulon joins the show to discuss Canada's role on the international stage. We focus specifically on our country's relationship with Russia and Ukraine.

From an atheist upbringing to an early diagnosis of cancer, Erika's journey to Jesus can only be drummed up to the power of the cross. Take a listen.